1/9th plate tintype. Private Collection.
This one made me laugh out loud. Can you picture this tough looking fella doing shady business at the local saloon, or fighting at illegal gambling halls? This solid looking gent looks like he knew where to get ale on a pretty regular basis too, and with the baggy-eyed side glance with cigar in mouth and bowler on top? Mr, you’re a character!
Yes, he looks like he had no trouble making his voice heard!
“Careful there, pal!”
This time I’ll have the RPPC after the cut.
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1927 Mugshot. Private Collection.
Back of mugshot
Crime: Larceny by truck (short change)
Age: 28 Height: 5 ft. 6 3/4 in. Weight: 133 lbs
Hair: Light Brown Eyes: Light Blue Build: Slender
Complexion: Light. Mustache: — (don’t you love it that ‘mustache’ is an actual option?)
Born: France Nationality: French Occupation: Salesman
Arrested: 1-13-27 Officer: […] Davis
Candid circa 1920. Private Collection.
Teen boys posing as robbers over the wall with real guns. The element of surprise is in their favor!
Tintype detail
I spent way too much on tintypes and other miscellaneous photos this week, so I had to see this one slip by. Nooo! The dilemma of every collector: gotta make choices.
Ah, but what a guy! And he’s wearing cowboy boots; a country folk! Tintype guys with attitudes do make great sitters!
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Bowlers And High Collars 